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The USA as a Superpower: Truman’s character and policies; post-war peace making; the Cold War and ‘containment’ in Europe and Asia; the response to the rise of Communism in Asia.
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Truman and Post-war America, 1945–1952
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The USA as a Superpower: Truman’s character and policies; post-war peace making; the Cold War and ‘containment’ in Europe and Asia; the response to the rise of Communism in Asia
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What was the primary aim of Truman's containment policy?
Direct answer
The primary aim of Truman's containment policy was to prevent the spread of communism.
Key terms
- Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies, from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
- Iron Curtain: A term popularized by Winston Churchill to describe the division between the Soviet-controlled regions and the West in Europe.
Common trap
Confusing the Truman Doctrine with the Marshall Plan: Remember that the Truman Doctrine focused on military and political support against communism, while the Marshall Plan was primarily economic aid for recovery.
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